The ratings could prove whether or not the appetite for traditionally huge soccer matches is as huge as it once was.

Henry Martín picked up the injury during Monday’s training session and is expected to be out for an undetermined period. The Club América captain had just returned in the 2-1 Clásico Nacional defeat to Chivas.

América will be facing Chivas on the field of Estadio Azulcrema for matchday 8 of the Apertura 2025. The Águilas come into this match undefeated and looking to maintain second place in the tournament, while their rivals want to climb out of the lower part of the table.

The Aguilas were favored to win and by a large margin, but they had no answers for a Chivas team who were in desperate need of a win.

In this weekend’s Clásico Nacional against Chivas Guadalajara, Club América relinquished a long-running record against their fierce rivals.

For fans watching in the U.S., the D.C. United vs. Club América friendly will be available on Apple TV+ (MLS Season Pass) streaming service, which gives access to all MLS live matches. Spanish-language viewers will have access on TUDN that covers Liga MX as well as international friendlies.

On Thursday, Las Águilas captain Henry Martín acknowledged the contrasting form of the two clubs heading into the game: América arrive at the second place of the Apertura with 17 points, while Guadalajara sit near the bottom with only four. Despite that gap, the striker insisted there’s no room for complacency.

Mexican striker Raúl Jiménez, a standout at Fulham in the Premier League, has made waves by turning down a lucrative offer from Liga MX. At 34, the 'Mexican Wolf' continues to shine in Europe, solidifying his status as the top Mexican scorer in England and chasing the historic record for the Mexican National Team.